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Riyadh Air (RX)<\/a> is Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, established as part of the country’s wider aviation and economic transformation plans. Based in Riyadh, the carrier is being developed as a digitally focused, premium international airline with ambitions to connect Saudi Arabia to major destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For pilots, Riyadh Air presents a particularly interesting opportunity because the airline is building its operation from the ground up. Rather than joining an established fleet and seniority structure, pilots have the opportunity to become part of the founding workforce and help establish the airline’s operating culture and procedures. Riyadh Air’s official careers site currently lists pilot vacancies and describes opportunities for professional development and career progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salary information for Riyadh Air is less transparent than for established airlines, so the figures below should be treated as estimated 2026 compensation rather than a guaranteed company-wide pay scale. Recent recruitment information and pilot reports indicate that the package includes a substantial basic salary alongside housing, transport, flying pay and other allowances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Riyadh Air First Officer Salary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, Riyadh Air first officers generally earn between SAR 550,000 and SAR 780,000 per year, approximately USD 147,000 to USD 208,000 annually<\/strong>. Reported recruitment terms for Boeing 787 first officers have indicated a basic salary of around USD 15,500 per month<\/strong>, before housing, transport and flying-related payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The overall package can therefore be considerably higher than the basic salary alone. Reported terms have included a housing allowance of approximately USD 5,300 per month<\/strong>, a transport allowance of around USD 1,300 per month<\/strong>, and additional flying pay based on credited hours. These figures have been reported by pilots rather than published as a universal official salary table, so actual compensation can vary according to contract and individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wide-body first officers operating the Boeing 787 are expected to benefit from the airline’s long-haul expansion. Riyadh Air’s current recruitment listings include Boeing 787 first officer positions requiring at least 2,000 hours of multi-pilot experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Riyadh Air Captain Salary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Riyadh Air captains receive a considerably higher package because of their command responsibilities and extensive operating experience. In 2026, captains generally earn between SAR 900,000 and SAR 1.45 million per year<\/strong>, approximately USD 240,000 to USD 387,000 annually<\/strong>, when considering reported salary ranges and the various components of the package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recruitment reports have previously indicated basic monthly packages of around USD 15,500, together with substantial housing and transport allowances and additional flying pay. Separate industry reports have quoted wide-body captain compensation of up to approximately SAR 120,000 per month, or around USD 32,000<\/strong>, although this represents an upper-end package rather than a standard guaranteed salary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experienced Boeing 787 captains are particularly valuable during Riyadh Air’s initial growth phase. Current recruitment listings indicate that direct-entry Boeing 787 captains require an ATPL, at least 6,000 total flight hours, and substantial multi-engine experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: Qatar Airways Pilot Salary in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits Enjoyed by Riyadh Air Pilots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Riyadh Air offers all its pilots the following benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n